I wanna feel soft and pretty

Funky Town Grooves recently issued expanded and remastered editions of La Toya Jackson's third and fourth albums, Heart Don't Lie and Imagination. They are really something, to say the least. I reviewed them for MTV Hive. Since the noises that come out of this woman's mouth are often unbelievable, I thought it necessary to collect her best screeches, interjections and declarations in a soundboard. It's below. Turn your speakers down (off, even!) and have fun. (I highly suggest at least listening to the very last file, the last minute of the slow jam "Love Talk." You'll thank me.)

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Interesting how "On A Night Like This" reminded you of DeBarge's "Rhythm Of The Night". It reminded me more of Lionel's "All Night Long".

Whatever the case, I think it's a great song. Nothing for her to be embarrassed about on that track.

Laugh if you will at her musical output, but if you keep listening long enough, even the most critical queen should admit there are occasional moments where she gets it just right (eg. "Starting Over", "Bad Girl", "Just Wanna Dance", "On A Night Like This", "Hot Potato".)

Is it just me or does she sound almost EXACTLY like Diana Ross. I have always thought Diana was one of the most overrated singers in history. Janet Jackson has a stronger voice than Diana, and that's not saying that much. I love some of her songs though. Back to LaToya. I kinda feel bad for her. She just didn't have that Jackson magic, did she?

RICH! I just about fell over when I saw your first post on Gawker today! Congratulations to you and to Gawker's readership, who get the great gift of your writing. fourfour and Gawker have been my two consistent go-to's since *2005* -- having you two in one place makes my heart swell with pride, boy!

In the care of friendship, in care of deeper, more warm affection let in honest heart, let more calm in the simple life, let blessing in greeting, the network can better meet you, I just want to know you say it.

SOOO thrilled that you're writing for Gawker now. I hope they treat you well, pay you real money instead of virtual money or whatever Denton is rumored to be into, and that the entire experience goes really well. I loved your piece posted there about Winston but was heartbroken to read about your "losing" him -- not to mention the relationship with your guy. That's a double whammy of pain. Take care of yourself!